NHL Pacific Division News

The Pleasanton planning commission unanimously approved development plans for a two-story, four-rink ice center located off Interstate 580 near the Livermore border.

A great irony of Brett Hull was how his gift of gab and penchant for controversy contrasted with his low key reaction while amassing 741 goals.

Every hockey player will tell you he believes in his team. It just comes with the territory.

The Central Division-leading Chicago Blackhawks have dominated the Phoenix Coyotes recently, and the possible return of captain might help them continue that success.

If the Los Angeles Kings' outstanding start is still escaping attention, maybe a come-from-behind win over the defending NHL champions will attract a little notice for Anze Kopitar and his young, hungry club.

Peter Mueller scored his first goal of the season and Martin Hanzal added a goal and an assist as the Phoenix Coyotes beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 Thursday night.

Jarrett Stoll scored the go-ahead goal with 7:51 to play, and the Los Angeles Kings roared from behind with a four-goal third period in a 5-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night.

With one skate in the crease, Dallas Stars' Brett Hull shoots the Stanley Cup winning goal past the sprawling Buffalo Sabres' Dominik Hasek.

The San Jose Sharks placed defenseman Rob Blake on injured reserve Thursday with an upper-body injury.

His nickname is Real Deal. And Dallas Stars sniper James Neal is living up to the label.

With bankruptcy proceedings over, the Phoenix Coyotes should be able to remain in Glendale, Ariz.

The Dallas Stars strengthened their lineup in advance of Wednesday's tilt with the Calgary Flames, activating forward Mike Modano and right winger Jere Lehtinen from injured reserve.

Ryan Donally has taken more vicious hits during his career. But as it turned out, few have been more memorable.

Phoenix Coyotes centre Martin Hanzal tries to control the puck with one hand as he fends off Los Angeles Kings centre Jarret Stoll.

Mikkel Boedker #89 of the Phoenix Coyotes is introduced before the NHL game against the Columbus Blue Jackets at Jobing.com Arena on October 10, 2009 in Glendale, Arizona.

Lugging his heavy heart around American Airlines Center last night, Jason Blake still managed to register three assists for the Maple Leafs.

Arizona Superintendent of Schools Tom Horne says the state faces teacher layoffs on a large scale next year because of the state's budget woes.

TORONTO Anaheim Ducks defenseman James Wisniewski has been suspended for two games, without pay, for delivering a forearm blow to the head of Phoenix Coyotes forward Shane Doan in NHL game #189, October 31, the National Hockey League announced today.

Phoenix Coyotes owner Jerry Moyes leaves U.S. Bankruptcy Court after a hearing. A federal bankruptcy judge has given his approval to the sale of the Phoenix Coyotes to the NHL.

Luca Sbisa is back with the Lethbridge Hurricanes, but for how long? The 19-year-old defenceman was assigned to Lethbridge by the NHL's Anaheim Ducks on Monday but he didn't immediately report to the WHL club.